SCUP Planning Institute

Step II:
Focused Knowledge for Integrated Planning Processes

Prerequisite: Step I

FUTURE Offerings exclusively at the SCUP Annual, International Conference & Idea Marketplace!

Target Audiences:

Planners who have become proficient in their main area of responsibility and need to learn the language and practices of other planning specialties to advance integrated planning on their campuses.

Six Core Competencies, Strategic Planning, GAP Analysis ... these are just a few of the topics you'll focus on. View the agenda to see what's in store.

Pre-Workshop Requirement:

Similar to Step I, Step II requires that participants do some reading and work prior to arriving at the workshop. Upon registration, each participant will receive an email containing web link to the required materials and instructions.

Workshop Schedule / Agenda:

Step II is a two-day workshop, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Light breakfast is provided starting at 7:30 AM; lunch and break snacks will also be provided. It is important that participants arrive on time as this workshop contains a full agenda. 

Session Overview:

The SCUP Walnut College case study is the basis for practicing an integrated planning process that results in a plan reflecting the collaboration of all functional areas at Walnut College. In the process of creating the plan, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the needs and issues confronting key functional areas on campus during a planning initiative. In particular, the intersection of academic, resource/budget, and facilities planning defines a nexus for learning specific planning tactics.

Each phase of an integrated planning process is accompanied by the application of core content to Walnut College. Throughout the workshop, the role of assessment in each planning phase is highlighted as the extension of the principles of evidence-based planning presented in Step I.

Participants leave Step II having…

• Worked in functional and cross-functional teams to identify significant planning priorities for Walnut College;
• Collaborated on the strategies Walnut College should pursue;
• Written a plan for Walnut College; and
• Determined actions to incorporate integrated planning practices on their campuses.